The model, who was a contestant on Jake Pavelka's season of The Bachelor and on Bachelor Pad, was then brought to University Hospital in New Orleans last night in critical condition. She was put on life support earlier today. Gia was well-liked by fans and fellow contestants for her sweet personality. Along with the show's host, Chris Harrison, Bachelor and bachelorette alumni have taken to Twitter to voice their sadness at her passing. Here are some of the immediate reactions.

It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our good friend Gia Allemand. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

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